Childrenswear

1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
2.MARKET DYNAMICS
Children’s Wear Market: Resilient to Economic Adversities
Major Trends
Children’s Wear Emulates Adult Apparel
Kids Dictate Terms for Purchasing Apparel
Children Exert Major Influence on Parental Expenditure
Active Wear Gains Popularity Among the Young
Sports Fashions Emerge as a Hot Trend
Baby and Toddler Wear Unaffected by Fashion Trends
Newborn Baby Clothing: Traditional Dresses Still the Favorite
Latest Trends in Newborn Clothing
Product Differentiation Imperative to Maintain Competitive Edge
High Fashion Finds Way into Children’s Wear
Designers Join the Children’s Wear Bandwagon
Bold Colors and Technical Fabrics Mark Outerwear Fashion
Growing Sales of Licensed Clothing
Licensed Sports Apparel Market Encouraged by Team Sports
School Uniforms Market Lures New Entrants
Variations in Purchasing Patterns
Design Trends for Kids Wear Market
Changing Trends in Fabric Manufacturing
Demographics
Table 1: Global Population of Children in the Age Group of 0-14 Years (2009): Breakdown by Region/Country and Gender (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: Proportion of Children in the 0-14 Years Age Group by Country in Europe (2009) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: Proportion of Children in the 0-14 Years Age Group by Country in Asia-Pacific (2009) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: Proportion of Children in the 0-14 Years Age Group by Country in Latin America (2009) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: Proportion of Children in the 0-14 Years Age Group by Country in the Middle East (2009) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Structure in the Children’s Wear Market
High Degree of Fragmentation in Supplier Segment
Retailers Segment: Strong Presence of Large Corporations
3.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
House of Fraser Launches Desigual Collection for Men and Children
Naartjie Kids Unveils Spring One Collection for Kids and Infants
Naartjie Kids Unveils Spring Transition Collection for Kids
Balloons Children’s wear Introduces Jean Bourget Clothes Collection
COS Unveils Spring/Summer 2009 Collection for Children
asos.com Launches Little asos, Kidswear Brand
4.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
5.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
6.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
7.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS (INCLUDING RETAILERS)
Bealls, Inc. (USA)
Benetton Group S.p.A. (Italy)
Carter’s, Inc. (USA)
Oshkosh B'Gosh, Inc. (USA)
Esprit Holdings Limited (Hong Kong)
Fruit of the Loom, Inc. (USA)
FB Legacy (USA)
Gap, Inc. (USA)
Gymboree Corp. (USA)
Hanesbrands, Inc. (USA)
The Jones Group (USA)
Kellwood Company (USA)
Gerber Children’s wear, LLC (USA)
Kingspass Company Limited (Hong Kong)
Marks & Spencer (UK)
Mothercare Group (UK)
M.R Simak Ltd. (Hong Kong)
Oxford Industries, Inc. (USA)
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (USA)
Calvin Klein, Inc. (USA)
Tommy Hilfiger Group (The Netherlands)
Polo Ralph Lauren (USA)
Sears Holdings Corp. (USA)
KMART (USA)
Syms Corporation (USA)
Target Corp. (USA)
The Children’s Place Retail Stores (USA)
The Warnaco Group, Inc. (USA)
TJX Companies, Inc. (USA)
VF Corporation (USA)
8.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: World 11-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Boys Wear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: World Historic Review for Boys Wear by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: World 11-Year Perspective for Boys Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, The Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Girls Wear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: World Historic Review for Girls Wear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: World 11-Year Perspective for Girls Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, The Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Infants & Toddlers Wear by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World Historic Review for Infants & Toddlers Wear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: World 11-Year Perspective for Infants & Toddlers Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
9.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Demographics
Table 18: US Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender: 2009 (in Million)
Table 19: Apparel Market in the US (2008-2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Men's, Women's, and Children's Clothing (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Trends in the US Kidswear Market
Children’s Clothing Sector Forecast to Grow Further
Children Influence Parents’ Purchase Decisions
School Uniforms Divert Economics of Children’s Wear
Increasing Demand for School Uniforms Attracts Major Designers
Brand Names Dominate the Market
Innovation and Novelty: The Key to Success
Apparel for Obese Kids: Another Niche for Companies
Retailing Trends
Customized Retailing – A New Facet
Table 20: US Market for Boy’s Apparel (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for Discount Stores, Chain Stores, Specialty Stores, Department Stores, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: US Market for Girls’ Apparel (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for Discount Stores, Chain Stores, Specialty Stores, Department Stores, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 22: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: US Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: US 11-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
10.CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Demographics
Table 25: Canadian Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender: 2009 (In Million)
B. Market Analytics
Table 26: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: Canadian Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
11.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Demographics
Table 29: Japanese Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender: 2009 (In Million)
Table 30: Japanese Apparel Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Women's Wear, Men's Wear, and Children's Wear (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Dominance of Foreign Made Apparel
End-User Analysis
Distribution Channels
Table 31: Japan’s Market for Children’s Apparel: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Distribution Channel: Department Stores, Superstores, Specialty Stores and Others: 2009E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 32: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: Japanese Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Recession Fails to Ebb Demand for Children’s wear
Demographics
Table 35: European Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender: 2009 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 36: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37: European Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: European 11-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: European Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41: European 11-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12a.FRANCE - Segmentation Similar to the US
12b.GERMANY - Segmentation Similar to the US
12c.ITALY - Segmentation Similar to the US
12d.THE UNITED KINGDOM - Segmentation Similar to the US
12e.SPAIN - Segmentation Similar to the US
12f.REST OF EUROPE - Segmentation Similar to the US
13.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Table 80: Children’s wear Market in Asia-Pacific (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Country for China, India, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Demographics
Table 81: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in Asia-Pacific: 2009 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Overview of Select Markets
China
India
Burgeoning Prospects in the Kidswear Market
Table 82: Indian Kidswear Market (2010E & 2015P): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Kidswear Apparel and Uniforms
Growing Role of Children in Purchasing Decisions
Branded Wear: Vast Growth Potential
Branded School Uniforms – An Untapped Market
Licensed Merchandise – The Latest Fad
Retailers Cater to Fashion-Conscious Kids
In-Store Marketing Operations Intensify
Korea
Overview
Table 83: Apparel Industry in Korea (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Women's Wear, Men's Wear, Children's Wear, and Innerwear (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 84: Korean Fashion Industry (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Women's Wear, Men's Wear, Children's Wear, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Thailand
Casual Wear Dominates Children’s Wear Market
B. Market Analytics
Table 85: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 86: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 87: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14.THE MIDDLE EAST
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Demographics
Table 88: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in the Middle East: 2009 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Saudi Arabia
Market Trends
Imports Scenario
End-User Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 89: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 90: Middle East Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 91: Middle East 11-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15.LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Demographics
Table 92: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in Latin America: 2009 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Mexico
Most Preferred Apparel Lines
Key Market Factors
Distribution
B. Market Analytics
Table 93: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 94: Latin American Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 95: Latin American 11-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 590 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 605)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe245
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Middle East

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